Authored by: Lauren Bryan Art by: Ava Shi The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, reporting drastic increases in deaths since 2000 [1]. As the mortality rate grows, it is important to acknowledge that having a healthy birth is something that can commonly be taken for granted. Although there have been a variety of advancements in medicine and healthcare, mothers continue to face an increased risk of death during pregnancy and labor. Thes

Authored by: Lamisa Aziz Art by: Andrew Mo A diagnosis of a rare disease often sounds less like a medical label and more like a sentence: one marked by uncertainty, isolation, and the unspoken fear that help may exist but remain out of reach. Orphan drugs, treatments designed for these rare conditions, offer a glimmer of hope to patients long overlooked by the pharmaceutical market. Yet that hope comes with a staggering cost, with jarring price tags that can exceed the value

Authored by: Kenneth Li Art by: Laura Lee Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly developed in the past decade causing discussions on investment and implementation to dominate many professional fields, especially healthcare. The international AI healthcare market was projected to grow swiftly at a 47.6% compound annual growth rate from 11.2 billion USD in 2023 to 427.5 billion USD in 2032, with investment being spearheaded by leaders including Google, IBM, Johnson and Johnso